"Gait analysis of low-cost flexible-shank transtibial prostheses" by Winson Lee, Ming Zhang et al.
Home Search Browse Communities My Account About Digital Commons Network™ Skip to main content My Account Contact Us FAQ Home < Previous Next > Home > eis > papers > 6679 Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A Title Gait analysis of low-cost flexible-shank transtibial prostheses Authors Winson Lee, University of WollongongFollow Ming Zhang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Peggy Chan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University David A. Boone, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University RIS ID 113855 Publication Details Lee, W. C. C., Zhang, M., Chan, P. P. Y. & Boone, D. A. (2006). Gait analysis of low-cost flexible-shank transtibial prostheses. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 14 (3), 370-377. Abstract The latest lower-limb prosthetic designs have been incorporated with dynamic elastic response (DER) components to enhance prosthesis flexibility, which are suggested to be beneficial to gait. Although DER prosthetic. feet are preferred by most transtibial amputees and their benefits to gait are supported by some biomechanical studies, many are still utilizing the simple conventional solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) designs because of the lower cost. The monolimb, a transtibial prosthesis with the socket and the shank molded from a single piece of thermoplastic material, perhaps is an alternative to DER feet for providing flexibility at the shank. In addition to shank flexibility, low cost and light weight are other characteristics of monolimbs. In spite of the potential benefits, little analysis has been done to examine the simple-structured monolimb prosthesis. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the gait and perception of unilateral transtibial amputees using a flexible elliptical-shank monolimb as compared to a thicker circular-shank monolimb and a conventional rigid-shank prosthesis. Results suggested that a properly designed monolimb may potentially offer similar functional advantages to the relatively expensive DER feet. Download DOWNLOADS Since May 10, 2017 Included in Engineering Commons, Science and Technology Studies Commons Share COinS Link to publisher version (DOI) http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2006.881540 Search Enter search terms: Select context to search: in this series in this repository across all repositories Advanced Search Notify me via email or RSS Browse Communities Authors UOW Authors Author Corner FAQ Links University of Wollongong Library Digital Collections SelectedWorks Gallery Digital Commons Home | About | FAQ | My Account | Accessibility Statement Privacy Copyright
